How do I know if macOS is installing?

How do I know if macOS is installing?

Hold down Option while choosing the  menu and select System Information. Click the Installations link under Software in the left-hand list. Scroll down under Software Name to find macOS, and you can look through a list of all updates ever installed on the system.

How long does it take for OS X Mavericks to install?

Generally installing OS X takes about 20 to 40 minutes, but there are times when the install process may take longer or seem to hang at a specific step. This may be especially true if you’re using Apple’s new Internet-based installation for Lion.

What’s new in Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks?

Multiple Display Support. Mac OS X Mavericks offers this feature to allow multiple monitors to display the Menu and Dock bars.

iBooks. This is a book reading software that is regarded as the top new feature in Mavericks.

Calendar.

Maps.

Safari 7.

Tags.

Finder Tabs.

iCloud Keychain.

Notifications.

Enhanced Dictation.

Is OS X Mavericks really free?

Apple has officially released its latest operating system, OS X Mavericks for free. Mac users can install it immediately. Here’s what you need to know and how to get it. Mavericks is version 10.9 of Apple OS X (read our full review of Mavericks for more details).

What version of Mac OS X Am I running?

Locate the operating system on your Mac computer using the Apple menu. The Apple menu is found in the top corner of your Mac’s screen. Use it to access the About This Mac dialog, through which you can view the version of the OS X operating system currently running on your Mac.

Which version of Mac OS X do I have?

Click on the Apple icon at the top left of your screen. Select “About This Mac”. A new window will appear with some basic information about your Mac. At the top, just below the “Mac OS X” header, you should find your version of the Mac OS X operating system.